How we make controlled parking zones

What a controlled parking zone is

Areas where on-street parking is restricted are called controlled parking zones (CPZ) or are sometimes known as residents' parking schemes.

To request a CPZ, you have to submit a petition. Petitions are received by Full Council or Cabinet.

Petitions that receive sufficient support will be considered by Cabinet Members when the next parking scheme timetable is considered.

We recommend that you check for current petitions, or if there's been a previous petition in your area, before you make your request.

We send out an initial consultation to addresses within the proposed area. This lets us see whether there's general support for a scheme.

If residents vote in favour of a CPZ, a further detailed design consultation will take place.

Once the scheme has been approved we:

create a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO). This is a legal document which makes parking restrictions legally enforceable
send addresses in the area details of how to purchase permits
paint the road markings and install the road signs

You can request a parking restriction, such as new parking bays or yellow lines. If it's approved, we follow the Traffic Regulation Order process.